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MSU Law Junior Faculty Workshop Supports New Scholarship

East Lansing, MI — Michigan State University College of Law brought up-and-coming legal scholars from across the country to exchange ideas and receive feedback at its second annual Junior Faculty Workshop on Friday, October 7.

The event provided a platform for junior professors from nine different law schools to present their works-in-progress on a wide range of thought-provoking topics. Presenters included:

The workshop was organized by Glen Staszewski, associate dean of research and the A.J. Thomas Faculty Scholar at the Law College. Staszewski, MSU College of Law Dean Joan Howarth, and 11 senior faculty members served as commentators at the event. Commentators offered feedback and insights on each presentation, after which the discussion was opened to encourage input from all participants.

Michigan State University College of Law, a leading institution of legal education with a long history of educating practice-ready attorneys, prepares future lawyers to use ethics, ambition, and intellect to solve the world’s problems. As one of only a few private law schools affiliated with a major research university, MSU Law offers comprehensive interdisciplinary opportunities combined with a personalized legal education. After 100 years as a private and independent institution, the affiliation with MSU has put the Law College on an upward trajectory of national and international reputation and reach. MSU Law professors are gifted teachers and distinguished scholars, its curriculum is rigorous and challenging, and its facility is equipped with the latest resources—all affirming MSU Law’s commitment to educating 21st-century lawyers.